Sonic Drive-In
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sonic Drive-In, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about nine violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “hole in or other damage to wall”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Longwood restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - hot dog (118-123 - Hot Holding) Employee put back on roller for reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: - Hot dogs 118f **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of cookline reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-17: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
70
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - hot dog (118-123 - Hot Holding) Employee put back on roller for reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced tomato (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); - shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); - cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - bottom of cookline reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - at cookline
36-02-5
61
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen hand sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Line cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -North Star cooler gasket is ripped -fry baskets damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the stock room
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -At the ice machine a black mold like substance is present -walk in cooler along the base boards under the racks needs to be cleaned -walk in freezer floor
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall in the stock room damaged
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the ice bin and machine
23-03-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of flat top grill
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from fryers has food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across fryer
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom shelf in walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind green grease trap Floor behind grease trap Floor behind flat top grill
36-27-5
70
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flies in the area close to the ice machine spoke with C. Woods follow up on the next routine inspection
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hot hold bins are stained beyond cleaning need to be replaced
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only 4 employee certificates available Please place in one location currently the certificate are stored in the employee files
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the prep are
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cove tile missing at the walk in cooler wall
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -At the mop sink the FRP is loose and not attacked securely - in the back room on the west wall mold build up on the FRP and the FRP is pealing from the wall -wall separating the back room from the grease container room is falling apart at the base -at the drive Thur window FRP not secure to the wall -wall at the flat top grill on the line
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler iced over
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. ATOST COOLER at the fry station ATOSA make cooler both doors missing interior panel
14-36-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At the small make cooler at the ice cream machine, drink in lower cooler
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. ATOSA cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In the back room ceiling tiles show signs of water damage,
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the 3 compartment sink
29-18-4
43
Jan 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Nov 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing certificates for most employees
53B-13-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on the ice bath for the relish
14-71-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At the cdrive Thur soda station -in the stock room under the rack
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cove tile in the back room missing
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -In the back room at the back door the FRP boards are loose to the wall, cracked and mildew growing -at the cooks line close to the grill patch repair is failing
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. ATOSA cooler on the line interior door panel missing
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Grease recycle bin area greasy on the wall and floor, grease left over in the filter machine -grease and food debris on the shelf at the fryers -hot hold bin food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the line make cooler above ceiling and wall heavy dust build up
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonic Drive-In last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonic Drive-In on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonic Drive-In?
Across the inspection record, “hole in or other damage to wall” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sonic Drive-In.
How does Sonic Drive-In compare to other restaurants in Longwood?
Sonic Drive-In most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Longwood average of 87.
Has Sonic Drive-In's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonic Drive-In have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sonic Drive-In means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sonic Drive-In inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonic Drive-In is inspected around two times per year on average.
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